Taigh Na Mara has two spacious and sunny rooms available to guests. 

Scallop Room

The Scallop room has recently (May 2023) had a bed change and now has the same set up as the Paua Room—a superking bed that can be split into two separate beds.
A comfortable fold up bed is also available, giving the option of two singles, or a double and a single. Photos to be updated (no head or footer bed—looks the same as bed in Paua Room)

Both rooms are able to sleep up to 3 people and can be adapted as required. The rooms each have their own bathroom, outdoor area, and private entrance from outside.  Other features include:

• Tea and coffee making facilities

• Small fridge

• Beach towels

• Bath robes

• Heater/fan

• Hair dryer.

• Electric blankets

• Good access for people with mobility issues and grab rails in the bathrooms (please let us know if you have any specific requirements)

• Iron and ironing board available on request.

• Free Wi-Fi internet

• Guest rooms are non smoking

Children are welcome at Taigh Na Mara.  An extra bed is able to be placed in each room, or there is room for a portable cot.  Rooms are able to sleep a maximum of 3 people.  You are welcome to discuss your particular needs.  Please note, there is no fencing on the property.

The house and guest rooms are strictly non smoking.  Any guests who wish to smoke are requested to smoke in the garden, away from the house.

Booking and Availability

If you would like to check availability or make a booking request, please click on the Red button below. You are also welcome to make direct contact with Carol regarding a booking, at info@taighnamara.co.nz, or phone +64 7 8665290 or +64 21 0610431. 

DIRECT VIA SMARTRES

Payment and Cancellation Information

While COVID-19 recommendations are in effect, the cancellation policy will be more flexible.

Refund of deposits, and free cancellations will be considered:

• when cancellation results from changes to COVID-19 restrictions after you have booked·

•  if you are experiencing any Covid-19 symptoms  or have been told to self isolate around time of your booking

• cancellation made by Taigh na Mara B&B due to any issues arising from Covid-19

This flexibility takes effect for any bookings made from 14 May 2020 until further notice.

It is expected that you will be familiar with any current Covid-19 restrictions in place at the time of your booking.  Check the Covid-19 information site for any clarification.

• For direct bookings wishing to make payment by credit card, please utilise the SMART reservation system by clicking on the Red button above. Your card will be charged a 10% non refundable deposit at the time you make your reservation to secure your booking.  The remainder of your payment will be required 14 days in advance of your stay. Bookings made within 14 days of arrival require full payment at the time of booking. No commission is charged.

• For payment by direct credit (preferred method of payment for NZ visitors), please phone or email and account details will be forwarded to you. Deposit and payment as above.

• Any other goods or services purchased during your stay (such as additional meals) can be paid by cash, direct credit, or by credit card prior to your departure.

• Cancellation or no shows (for non Covid related issues).  No refund will be given for cancellations made less than 14 days prior to the start date of your booking, or for no shows.  For cancellations only, should your room be rebooked for some or all of the booking you made, then consideration will be given to a refund for the days rebooked less any costs that may have been incurrred by the booking.  The method of payment for refund will be dependent on the method of booking used.  It is strongly recommended that travel insurance be purchased a the time of booking. 

Paua Room

The Paua room has a Super King size double bed that can be split into two separate beds, offering the option of a double, or twin sleeping arrangement.  A comfortable fold up bed is also available, giving the option of three singles, or a double and a single.

Rates

Room rates are per night and per room for up to 2 people and include a delicious home made breakfast. Prices are in NZ Dollars.  No GST is charged.

Low Season: 1 May 2024 to 30 September 2024i

• $185 for twin/double occupancy (booking direct)

• $165 for single (booking direct)

Shoulder Season: 1 October 2024 to 31 October 2024

• $215 for twin/double occupancy

• $195 for single

High Season: 1 April 2024 to 30 April 2024, and 1 November 2024 to 30 April 2025

• $235 for twin/double occupancy

• $215 for single

• Less $10 per night for direct bookings during April 2024

Extra person (2 years and over) $40 per night.  Rooms have a maximum capacity of 3 people (including children).  No charge for a baby or infant (under 2 years) sharing a room and travelling with own portable cot . Where a cot is required for under 2 year old, an extra $10 will be charged for the stay.

Opening Hours

Hours of availability (eg for phone calls) are generally from 9am to 8pm. 

Check in:  You are welcome to arrive between 3pm and 6pm on the day of your booking.

Check out:  By 10.30 am please.

If you wish to arrive earlier, or depart later, please discuss with Carol.  It is generally possible, depending on other arrivals and departures, and host commitments.  Should room access not be possible until the designated time, you may be able to leave any luggage and utilise the shared indoor/outdoor areas while you wait.